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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bert refuse to do when he hears the Colonel coming?
(a) Run away out the back door.
(b) Go to his room.
(c) Stand his ground.
(d) Talk to the Colonel.

2. What is the real outrage about Bert's behavior?
(a) He did not pay for the damages.
(b) He had not asked permission of the Colonel.
(c) He did not apologize.
(d) He dared to argue with a white woman.

3. With what does the Colonel start to follow Bert?
(a) A knife.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A bat.
(d) A letter.

4. On what subject do Bert, Cora and William stay?
(a) Bert's perceived arrogance.
(b) William's son.
(c) Bert's schooling.
(d) Sallie's leaving.

5. Why has this guest come?
(a) To visit with the Colonel.
(b) To plead Bert's case.
(c) To warn the Colonel of the growing resentment of the white community towards Bert.
(d) To tell the Colonel that Sallie is going to school to be a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sallie careful not to acknowledge?

2. On what does little Billy begin playing?

3. What does Sam slyly inform the Colonel about Bert?

4. Where do Sally and Bert go when he pulls up outside?

5. What does the guest warn the Colonel about Bert, if he does indeed get arrested for his behavior?

(see the answer key)

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